Chicago Public Schools (CPS) chief Pedro Martinez is in hot water. On Friday night, his lawyer filed an injunction in court. Martinez wants to stop the school board from firing him. Why are they trying to fire him? Some say he's being used as a scapegoat. The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and the May
Sean "Diddy" Combs, a prominent figure in the music industry, is facing a serious legal challenge. An Oklahoma woman, LaTroya Grayson, has filed a lawsuit against him. She alleges that Diddy sexually assaulted her at a party in New York City back in 2006. Grayson won a radio contest to attend the ev
Ciprofloxacin, a common antibiotic, is a tough guy that doesn't go away easily. When it ends up in water, it causes big problems for fish and other aquatic creatures. We need to get rid of it to keep our water clean and healthy. Scientists have found a cool way to break it down using tiny things cal
Did you know that Axiom Space is shaking things up? They've changed their plan for building their commercial space station. By sending the modules in a new order, they can start using a free-flying platform as early as 2028! That's two years ahead of their original plan. Axiom Space has a deal with
Professional basketball players face varying game schedules throughout the season. Researchers set out to explore how these different weekly contexts affect the well-being and training load of players. The team studied was involved in two major competitions: the top-tier Spanish league, Endesa Leagu
Did you know that college students who exercise more tend to sleep better? But the story doesn't end there. Other factors, like self-control and mobile phone addiction, play a big role too. Let's break it down. In a study conducted in China, researchers looked into how these factors are interconnec
You might already know that opioid use can lead to constipation, a difficult health issue for many patients. But did you know that reflexology socks could be a helpful tool in managing this problem? Let's dive into a study that explored this very idea. Imagine this: you're in pain, so your doctor p
Firefly Aerospace has scored a big deal with NASA. They're sending their Blue Ghost lander to the moon in 2028. This mission is special because it includes a rover and a cool destination: the Gruithuisen Domes. Scientists are excited about this area because it has rocks made from magma rich in silic
Hey there, something interesting is happening in Fairfax County! The NAACP is throwing a party, but this isn't your usual get-together. The chat is all about this proposed entertainment complex in Tysons, you know, the one with a casino and all kinds of fun stuff. The talk is set for January 7, 2025
In Switzerland, scientists, doctors, and other experts recently shared their views on human gene editing. They talked about two main types: somatic gene editing (SGE) and germline gene editing (GGE). Most experts were okay with SGE, but they had mixed feelings about GGE. They all agreed that patient
